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Oct 30, 2019

Spotlight Politics: Assessing Political Fallout of Teachers Strike

Who will be the political winners and losers of the Chicago teachers strike? Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.

Oct 30, 2019

Sister Helen Prejean on ‘Dead Man Walking’ at Lyric Opera

It was a moving memoir that became an Oscar-winning film before premiering as an opera in 2000. After more than 60 productions around the world, “Dead Man Walking” is now headed to Lyric Opera of Chicago for the first time.

Oct 30, 2019

Boeing CEO Faces Another Grilling on Capitol Hill Over Max

Lawmakers blasted Boeing and peppered its CEO on Wednesday with questions about the design and marketing of the 737 Max, the plane involved in two crashes that killed 346 people.

Oct 30, 2019

Ethylene Oxide Ban Narrowly Passes Illinois House

The shocking indictment of state Rep. Luis Arroyo has overshadowed the Illinois legislature’s fall veto session. Still, consequential legislation advanced, including a bill that will lead to a prohibition of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment.

Oct 30, 2019

Oriental Institute Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Makeover for Centennial

On the South Side of Chicago is a relatively small but academically renowned museum whose founder James Henry Breasted helped rewrite the history of human civilization. We go for a look.

Oct 30, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: Beer Giant Moving US Headquarters to Chicago

Chicago is adding another high-profile corporate headquarters to its roster, though it’s not quite clear what it means for area jobs.

Oct 30, 2019

Illinois House Passes Bill Allowing College Athlete Endorsement Deals

College athletes could soon make money on endorsement deals if a bill in Illinois becomes a law. We explore the debate over changing the rules with former Chicago Tribune sportswriter Fred Mitchell.

Oct 30, 2019

October 30, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 30, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Oct 29, 2019

Chicago Teachers Strike Day 9: Negotiations at a Standstill

Despite a lot of back-and-forth, negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and city negotiators appear to be deadlocked. An update on day nine of the strike from CTU headquarters.

Oct 29, 2019

Illinois House Moves to Investigate Indicted Representative

The wheels are in motion to remove state Rep. Luis Arroyo from office, a day after the Chicago Democrat was indicated on a federal bribery charge. 

Oct 29, 2019

Google Claims to Have Achieved ‘Quantum Supremacy’

The tech giant says its computer took a problem that a normal supercomputer would take 10,000 years to solve and figured it out in just over three minutes. What might this the brave new world of quantum technology deliver?

Oct 29, 2019

Former First Family Touts Latest Design for Obama Presidential Center

At the Obama Foundation Summit on Tuesday, Barack and Michelle Obama spoke about, among other things, the future of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin weighs in on the new design.

Oct 29, 2019

In Chicago Speech, Former FBI Director Comey Dishes on President Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey spoke Tuesday in Chicago, a day after the person who fired him, President Donald Trump, visited the city to speak at a conference of police chiefs.

Oct 29, 2019

Growing Giant Pumpkins ‘A Tough Hobby’ for Illinois Enthusiasts

Inside a barn about 60 miles southwest of Chicago, six giant pumpkins are hoisted by forklift onto an industrial scale and weighed, one by one, so their growers can claim cash prizes for the heaviest – and bragging rights.

Oct 29, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: Business Slowing for Chicago-Based Grubhub

Shares in Grubhub fell about 40% Tuesday afternoon. The Chicago-based company says the online food-ordering and delivery business is slowing.